Verum writes: Setting out the political optical agenda

In six weeks time we will all be voting for our preferred choice to form a new government. For many this may be an unwelcome election given the number of times we have been to the polls recently plus there is mixed opinion as to why we are having an election; opportunism on the part of Mrs May given her standing in the opinion polls or a genuine desire to achieve a Brexit mandate. However, like it or not, the election will be with us on June 8.

Unfortunately none of the parties will be campaigning to address issues within the world of eye care in order to attract votes. To say we are not high on any parties political agenda is an underestimation – optics probably comes lower on political agendas than the price of beer in the House of Commons bar. Simply we do too good a job and there will be no letters landing on MPs doormats complaining about a lack of access to optical services. As with all previous elections for as long as I can remember there has been little or no effect on the world of optics. The only ‘election effect’ I perceive is during the period leading up to the election when practices are slightly quieter as the prospect of any change reduces consumer confidence.